Lakesha Stidum, LCSW

Lakesha Stidum is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience providing individual therapy. She began practicing in 2014 and focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, and related life challenges. Lakesha combines practical tools with straightforward conversation so clients can start seeing change in everyday life.

She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a Bachelor degree from Arkansas State University. Lakesha is licensed in Texas, California, and Arkansas as an LCSW. Her background includes work with people facing grief, trauma, addiction, parenting stress, relationship strain, and identity concerns such as LGBT issues.

In sessions she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to break problems into manageable steps. She also uses Client-Centered and Narrative approaches when a person needs space to tell their story and make new meaning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are part of her toolkit for handling strong emotions and improving day-to-day coping.

Lakesha describes therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people set clear goals, practice new skills, and track progress over time. She is direct but warm, and aims to make sessions useful from the first meeting.

People who reach out to Lakesha are often looking for help with stress, low mood, relationship concerns, or challenges tied to major life changes. She supports efforts around self-esteem, anger management, parenting difficulties, and intimacy-related issues while tailoring methods to each person.

Approaches that guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building understanding so people feel heard and can shape their own goals. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through identity, grief, or relationship questions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems where concrete tools and homework can make a difference.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are often used when someone wants better day-to-day coping and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is working and what the person wants to accomplish.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work or family demands and avoiding travel time so appointments fit into busy days. Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are available. The focus is on making therapy accessible and on helping people apply skills and changes to everyday life.